Horse Illnesses & Injuries

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Churchill Downs, HISA issue statements on racehorse fatalities
After the recent deaths of seven Thoroughbred racehorses at Churchill Downs, horsemen, officials and...
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EQUUS 'Farm Calls' episode 22: Equine eye issues
Most horse owners have faced equine eye issues if they have owned horses for any amount of time. In episode...
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5 ways to prevent tendon injuries
Your horse’s legs are amazingly resilient. But we all know that it doesn’t take much—bad footing, an...
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New ways to aid healing of horse stifle injuries
Diagnosis and treatment of injuries in this complex joint of the horse have never been easier, thanks...
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Protect your horse from eye injuries
Lara knew something was wrong as soon as her mare came to the gate. Allegra’s lower eyelid was hanging...
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The causes of trailer-related injuries in horses
A study found that transport injuries are more common than previously thought and specific driver behaviors...
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Ride Along With The Veterinarian—Charles C.M. Arensberg, VMD | Hock Injury
Diagnostic imaging aid evaluation of a former race horse’s hock injury
What You Should Know: Why are horses hurt in trailers? When and  how do injuries occur? promo image
What You Should Know: Why are horses hurt in trailers? When and how do injuries occur?
Two new studies report statistics of transport-related equine injuries
The Sound of Science: Veterinary podcast explores prevention, prediction of Thoroughbred racehorse injuries promo image
The Sound of Science: Veterinary podcast explores prevention, prediction of Thoroughbred racehorse injuries
What is the role of screening MRI and young racehorse lower limb injury history in preventing catastrophic...
Danger Zone: Turnout Injury Risks for Horses Increase in the Summer promo image
Danger Zone: Turnout Injury Risks for Horses Increase in the Summer
What’s the alternative to keeping “hothouse” horses indoors under wraps all year? Insurance...
Lameness is a symptom, not a disease: Fetlock injury prevention promo image
Lameness is a symptom, not a disease: Fetlock injury prevention
Racehorses are statistically vulnerable to fetlock injuries. What can be done to prevent them?
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Racetrack injury rates reported
A racing industry database shows a slight decrease in the rate of fatal breakdowns in 2014.
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4 ways to prevent spring training injuries
If your horse has been idle over the winter, take some time to tone him up to avoid injuries from stressing...
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“Aging” an injury
You can't witness every minor injury your horse sustains in real time. Here's how to tell if that lump...
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